Australia Travel Guide
Australia is one of the world's most popular place to visit for many people. Why do they come? The beaches, wilderness, the natives, and, of course, the kangaroos. Australia can be fun to navigate and yet challenging without some sort of plan. You can start paying hefty fees which add up very rapidly during your first few days there. Unless you know someone personally, where exactly to stay, you can end up paying hundreds and hundreds of dollars which you could've used elsewhere like for food, gas, and other nonessential items. So, to make life a bit easier on your travel to this massive "country," use this Australia travel guide to save a lot of money.
1) Stay only in Hostels. This tip applies for nearly anywhere you can think of, but it's especially truer with Australia. Why? Because ordinary hotels in Australia could be quite costly. But if you are open to the concept to ditch the luxury, you will certainly save a lot of money. And if you don't mine downgrading another notch by camping, this will save you even more cash. But know that there isn't many camping options available in large cities like Sidney.
2) Cook Your Own Meals. Bear in mind that $10.00 will not go very far in respect to providing much food when dining in fast-food eateries in Australia. Since Australia has public parks that have free BBQ facilities, just purchase meat in the closest local store and start grilling. Or you can use a hostel kitchen to make your own food and save money at the same time. Get very creative and prepare whatever seems appealing to you such as a cheese sandwich with a simple salad.
3) Take the Greyhound Bus. The Greyhound Bus is very popular among backpackers for a very good reason: it's affordable way to travel Australia. For about $500 you could obtain a traveler pass, and then you can get on and off as often as you wish. This is a fine route to experience Australia's beautiful scenery without having to spend massively on many individual trips, which can add up in cost to 3 or 4 times.
4) Invest in a Campervan. This is a good option if you have decided to travel in a group and could then afford to divide gasoline expense among yourselves. Driving across Australia is an incredible experience and could turn your trip into something more remarkable and memorable. Get a campervan, even rent one, and start driving from Caims to Melbourne, or the other direction. But know very well that driving will not be so affordable as taking a direct flight, but you may stop far more frequently wherever you wish. In addition, if your campervan is large, it could serve as accommodation.
5) Visit Australia's Galleries and Museums. They are generally free to check out. If you have become thoroughly weary of the outdoors, go to museums. You can begin with National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne and the Art Gallery found in New South Wales.
6) Save on Airline Tickets. Here are a few ways to reduce the overall cost: Always pay in advance, for airfare is usually cheaper if you are booking six to twelve months in advance. Be very flexible; flight tickets are often cheaper during the middle of the week, late at night, and early morning. Fly during the low season like winter or autumn, which is less common and flight tickets are bound to be cheaper.
7) Money Transfers. You can transfer funds without having to pay a big service fee. Use such companies like Wise or CurrencyFair, for they will help you save a ton considering banks' changing rates and prices. Check out their changing rates frequently and then wait for the ideal moment to conduct the transfer. You may save as much as $50 on a $1000 transfer.
